{"id":127804,"date":"2024-11-19T23:11:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=127804"},"modified":"2024-11-19T23:11:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:11:45","slug":"southern-california-couples-life-reduced-to-ashes-after-mountain-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=127804","title":{"rendered":"Southern California couple&#8217;s life reduced to ashes after Mountain Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros, a couple from Somis, California, join FOX Weather to share their harrowing experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>SOMIS, Calif. <\/strong>\u2013 A devastating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildfire<\/a> has left a Southern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California<\/a> couple heartbroken and homeless.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The relentless flames of the Mountain Fire have reduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-andreas-jessica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros<\/a>&#8216; once-cherished Somis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home<\/a> and beloved Ventura County avocado farm, <a href=\"https:\/\/ridgecrestavocados.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ridgecrest Avocados<\/a>, to ashes.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;Everything burned \u2026 just unfathomable,&#8221; Butterfield told FOX Weather.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/pets-animals-saved-mountain-fire-california-ventura-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HUNDREDS OF PETS, FARM ANIMALS SAVED FROM MOUNTAIN FIRE IN CALIFORNIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/288\/162\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/576\/324\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/720\/405\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1440\/810\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1336\/752\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/84003651_1731132057904590_r.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros lost their home, most of their working avocado farm and all of their possessions in Ventura County\u2019s Mountain Fire.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros lost their home, most of their working avocado farm and all of their possessions in Ventura County\u2019s Mountain Fire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Jessica Butterfield, Andreas Tompros)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">On Nov. 6, they were forced to evacuate with only the clothes on their backs, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and possessions. The couple&#8217;s frantic escape was captured on their home security cameras, a haunting reminder of the rapid and destructive power of the wildfire.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/photos-california-wildfires-destroying-homes-mountain-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HEARTBREAKING IMAGES SHOW CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE DESTROYING HOMES LEAVING NOTHING BUT ASHES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/288\/162\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/576\/324\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/720\/405\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1440\/810\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1336\/752\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/fire.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The relentless flames of the Mountain Fire have reduced Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros' once-cherished Somis home and beloved Ventura County avocado farm, Ridgecrest Avocados, to ashes.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Jessica Butterfield and Andreas Tompros were forced to evacuate their home with only the clothes on their backs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Jessica Butterfield, Andreas Tompros)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The fire not only consumed their home but also ravaged two-thirds of their avocado <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/farm-forecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm<\/a>, wiping out valuable equipment, livestock and crops. The couple&#8217;s reliance on their farm as a primary source of income has been severely compromised, making their financial situation even more precarious.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;We were fortunate that the home was insured,&#8221; Tompros told FOX Weather. &#8220;A lot of homes in Southern California are uninsurable at this point. Many of the larger companies have pulled out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">However, their avocado orchard, a small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> they were slowly growing, was not insured.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Camarillo, California, residents are reeling from the devastation of the Mountain Fire. Over 130 homes were destroyed, and more than 80 were severely damaged. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">To compound their misfortune, Butterfield, a dedicated full-time tutor, lost all her teaching materials, technology and curriculum. This sudden loss has halted her ability to earn a living, further exacerbating their financial challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;We&#8217;re just paralyzed a little emotionally and financially,&#8221; Butterfield said.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/ca-maxar-photos-widlfire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS SCOPE OF MOUNTAIN FIRE DEVASTATION IN CALIFORNIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/288\/162\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/576\/324\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/720\/405\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1440\/810\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1336\/752\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/84003651_1731133518481265_r.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Andreas and Jessica with their first born canine &quot;Miles.&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Andreas and Jessica with their first born canine &#8220;Miles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Jessica Butterfield, Andreas Tompros)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">As they face an uncertain future, the two have leaned upon the generosity of strangers for urgent support with essential living expenses, clothing, food, shelter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet<\/a> care and other immediate needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-andreas-jessica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">online GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help<\/a> them rebuild their lives. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-andreas-jessica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/incidents\/2024\/11\/6\/mountain-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mountain Fire is now 98% contained<\/a> after burning 19,904 acres. 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